Bluefield University

Bluefield, VA

Bluefield University

Bluefield, VA

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Tuition & Fees

$33,066

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

53%

male

47%

female

15

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

63%

acceptance rate

Accepted 620
Declined 364
Total Received 984
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Private

705

undergraduate students

286

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1922, Bluefield University is a private four-year Baptist liberal arts university that is known for its strong academic programs, its commitment to faith and service, and its welcoming campus community. It is located on an 82-acre campus in Bluefield, Virginia—90 miles west of Roanoke.

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Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 991
Established in 1922
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Baptist

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82-acre campus in Bluefield (population: 4,714), 90 miles from Roanoke. Served by bus; major airport serves Roanoke; train serves Hinton, WV (45 miles). Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small town

Bluefield University
3000 College Avenue
Bluefield, VA
24605

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
68%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
88%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
5%
Top 1/4
30%
Top 1/2
45%
Bottom 1/2
55%
Bottom 1/4
15%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Neither
Application deadline (final deadline) August 15
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Moderately Selective

63%

acceptance rate

Accepted 620
Declined 364
Total Received 984

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School Rank
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School Record
Secondary School GPA

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Completion of college-preparatory program
Recommendations

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Personal
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

95%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Other

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$16,559

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $29,696
Housing & Food $9,814
Additional fees $3,370
Books & supplies $440
Total $43,320
Average Financial Aid - $16,559
Total with Avg. Aid $26,761

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $2,202,355
State $1,160,171
Institutional $3,049,236
Other external $757,000
Total $7,168,762

Non-need-based

Federal
State $193,656
Institutional $604,109
Other external $95,503
Total $893,268

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 276 326-4215
F: 276 326-4356
finaid@bluefield.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes yes
Wrestling yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, flag football, golf, softball, swimming, table tennis, volleyball, (indoor/sand)

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NAIA, Appalachian Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Art Teacher Education yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Biology Teacher Education yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Biomedical Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other yes
Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education yes
Business/Commerce, General yes
Chemistry Teacher Education yes
Chemistry, General yes
Christian Studies yes yes
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes
Curriculum and Instruction yes
Drama and Dance Teacher Education yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other yes
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing yes
Finance, General yes
Fine and Studio Arts Management yes
Forensic Science and Technology yes
General Studies yes
Graphic Communications, General yes
Health Occupations Teacher Education yes
History, General yes
Management Information Systems, General yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mathematics, General yes
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music, General yes
Nursing Practice yes
Organizational Leadership yes yes
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Psychology, General yes
Psychology, Other yes
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Social Science Teacher Education yes
Social Sciences, General yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General yes
Youth Ministry yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Exercise Sports Science
  2. Human Services
  3. Business Managment

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Internships

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-theology
  • Pre-veterinary science

991

total students

66%

in-state

34%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

71%

705
students

Female
47%
334

Male
53%
371

29%

286
students

Female
70%
200

Male
30%
86

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

89%

626
students

Female
46%
285

Male
54%
341

11%

79
students

Female
62%
49

Male
38%
30

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Student Break-down

1%
Nonresident aliens
17%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Hispanic/Latino
60%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
13%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
1%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.00
College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of Some
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of Some

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

32

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 17
Countries most often represented Brazil
Ecuador
Germany
Honduras
Peru
Zimbabwe
Special services offered for international applicants

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